Climate Quote by Bill McKibben
“Our criteria is that it's okay to invest in companies so long as they stop lobbying in Washington, stop exploring for new hydrocarbons, and sit down with every one else to plan to keep 80 percent of the reserves in the ground.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Action Forum, 2020
Invest in firms that halt lobbying, cease new fossil extraction, and keep most reserves underground to curb climate change.
In simple terms: Support companies that stop lobbying and keep most oil underground.
Key Takeaway
Choose sustainable investments.
Themes
environment
politics
energy
ethics
Mood
concerned
determined
Type
advocacy
policy
When to use this quote
- investment decisions
- policy advocacy
- corporate strategy
Key Concepts
climate policy
corporate responsibility
resource management
Questions to Reflect On
- How can investors balance returns with climate goals?
- What incentives could drive firms to keep reserves underground?
A Different Perspective
May limit short‑term profits for long‑term planetary health.
